Could the opacity of a material to one band of EM radiation be altered by X-ray illumination?

In summary: Studying neuroscience right now, 20% of human tissue is transparent to hard x-rays. It is unknown if this is due to the free electrons in the material being scattered by x-rays or if the material itself is made of a different material than other parts of the human body. If it can be done, this could be a way to cure many diseases in the brain, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
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Nicholas Lee
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Could the opacity of a material to one band of EM radiation (light) could be altered by irradiating the material with another band of EM radiation (X rays)?
I think you are suggesting that:
By raising the electrons in the atoms to higher energy bands (with the X rays), so that they will no longer be in energy bands amenable to absorption of light wavelengths, the opacity of the material to light waves might be altered.
If it can then this means you could make human tissue 20% , or more transparent.
Like in the human brain, almost like looking through murky water, and you could cure Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease in the brain if you could make transmission through the brain like glass in slices, or segments.
Studying neuroscience right now.
Thank you for your answer, anything helps even a few word
 
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For some reason, I can see only the ending paragraphs of what appears to be Lee's answer to his own question. It looks like a good answer, but where's the rest of this thread??
 
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I'm not sure if there was more to the thread.
Nicholas Lee said:
Could the opacity of a material to one band of EM radiation (light) could be altered by irradiating the material with another band of EM radiation (X rays)?
Yes, at radiation levels that are immediately lethal to humans, and vaporize the whole material.
Nicholas Lee said:
By raising the electrons in the atoms to higher energy bands (with the X rays), so that they will no longer be in energy bands amenable to absorption of light wavelengths, the opacity of the material to light waves might be altered.
Free electrons scatter x-rays as well.
Nicholas Lee said:
If it can then this means you could make human tissue 20% , or more transparent.
Where does that number 20% come from and what does it mean?
Hard x-rays can make it through thinner parts of the human body to more than 20% without any additional x-rays.
Nicholas Lee said:
Like in the human brain, almost like looking through murky water, and you could cure Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease in the brain if you could make transmission through the brain like glass in slices, or segments.
Please give a reference for that claim.

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Related to Could the opacity of a material to one band of EM radiation be altered by X-ray illumination?

1. Can X-ray illumination change the opacity of a material to visible light?

No, X-ray illumination cannot directly alter the opacity of a material to visible light. X-rays and visible light are different forms of electromagnetic (EM) radiation with different wavelengths and properties. X-rays have much shorter wavelengths and higher energies than visible light, so they interact with materials in different ways.

2. How does X-ray illumination affect the opacity of a material to other forms of EM radiation?

X-ray illumination can indirectly affect the opacity of a material to other forms of EM radiation. When X-rays interact with a material, they can cause the material's atoms to become excited and emit visible light. This is known as X-ray fluorescence. Depending on the material, this fluorescence can alter the material's opacity to other forms of EM radiation.

3. Can X-ray illumination change the opacity of all materials to all forms of EM radiation?

No, X-ray illumination cannot change the opacity of all materials to all forms of EM radiation. The effect of X-ray illumination on a material's opacity depends on the material's composition and properties. Some materials may become more opaque to certain forms of EM radiation, while others may become less opaque or remain unchanged.

4. Are there any other factors besides X-ray illumination that can alter a material's opacity to a specific band of EM radiation?

Yes, there are other factors that can affect a material's opacity to a specific band of EM radiation. These factors include the material's thickness, temperature, and chemical composition. The physical structure and arrangement of the material's atoms also play a role in determining its opacity to different forms of EM radiation.

5. Is it possible to control the opacity of a material to a specific band of EM radiation using X-ray illumination?

Yes, it is possible to control the opacity of a material to a specific band of EM radiation using X-ray illumination. This technique, known as X-ray lithography, is commonly used in the fabrication of electronic devices. By selectively exposing a material to X-rays, researchers and engineers can manipulate its opacity to create intricate patterns and structures on a microscopic scale.

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